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I believe "cunning" is not about intent, but the action's effectiveness. As an attempt to mislead or imply that there are no problems here, this is pretty much
by NateEag 7y ago
I believe "cunning" is not about intent, but the action's effectiveness.
As an attempt to mislead or imply that there are no problems here, this is pretty much a failure, and thus not at all cunning.
- EForEndeavour 7y agoThat feels backwards. One can certainly intend to be cunning!
- NateEag 7y agoIf you can intend and fail to be cunning, then the word's meaning must not be defined by the subject's intent.